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Nioh 3
How Many Eras are in Nioh 3?
There are five eras players can travel to throughout the story of Nioh 3. See all eras in Nioh 3 and which periods feature an open-world design here!
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How Many Eras are in Nioh 3?
Five Eras in the Story
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| Jump to an Era! | |||||
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| Edo | Warring States | Heian | |||
| Antiquity | Bakumatsu | ||||
There are five eras the players can experience as they progress through Nioh 3's story: Edo, Warring States, Heian, Antiquity, and Bakumatsu. Each era takes place in a different period in Japan and features its own set of missions, enemies, and bosses. Players must advance through the main story to see all five.
Edo Period (1622 CE)
The game begins in the Edo period, set in the year 1622 CE, during the tutorial mission The Fall of Edo Castle. However, things turn awry and take the protagonist on a journey to Japan's past. The protagonist does not return here until much later in the story, in the mission To the Beginning.
The Warring States Period (1572 CE)
The protagonist leaves the Edo period and arrives in the Warring States era in the year 1572 CE. The era begins with the mission Escape From Hitokoto Slope, and the open world portions of the period start afterward, during The Hamamatsu Incident.
Heian Era (1190 CE)
After the protagonist liberates the Warring States period, the Heian era comes next during the mission The Age of Clans Begins. The setting is in the year 1190 CE, the open world map characterized by its frozen landscapes.
Antiquity (247 CE)
The next stop is ancient Japan, also known as Antiquity, in the year 247 CE. The protagonist arrives here during the mission Calamity’s Seed, met with familiar foes even in this golden age.
Bakumatsu Period (1864 CE)
After Antiquity and a brief return to the Edo period, the protagonist arrives in Shimabara during the Bakumatsu period in 1864 CE. A New Era is the aptly named mission that marks the beginning of this chapter.
As the story moves closer to the modern era, new technologies, weapons, political tensions, and wars come into play.
Open World Periods
Warring States, Heian, and Bakumatsu Eras are Open World
Only the Warring States, Heian, and Bakumatsu eras are considered open world, featuring large maps filled with much more collectibles, clearable areas such as Enemy Bases, and myths to discover. Upon arriving here, players have the freedom to go to most parts of the map.
Edo and Antiquity Eras are More Linear
In contrast, the Edo and Antiquity periods follow a more linear progression, with straightforward traversal. The path through each area is mostly guided by the main story.
Nioh 3 Related Guides
Beginner's Guide to Nioh 3: Tips and Tricks
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